Smith And Wesson Model 581 Serial Number

I tried to post pictures, but for some reason I couldn't get them to work. I went to Smith & Wesson forum, they asked me to find the serial # on the bottom of the frame, it is: ADE4499 they said it is a model 581 'L' frame, made in 357 magnum. It was made from 1981 to 1983 Thanks, Steve. Smith And Wesson Model 581 Serial Number Lookup Recall edit In 1987, seven years after the release of the Model 686, there were reports of cylinder binding with some types of standard.357 Magnum ammunition for L-frame revolvers manufactured before August 1987. Just bought a Smith & Wesson 44 magnum, Model 29-2 and serial #3333-06 would like to know the value of the gun and year it was manufactured. Read more Philip Van Cleave. Smith and Wesson model SW40VE. Smith Wesson Bodyguard Bodyguard 380 auto &.38 revolver. Smith & Wesson 22a Accuracy A look at the S&W 22A pistol. Welcome to the forum. You will enjoy it, but it will cost you a lot of money when you get the S&W fever. Your serial number range is 1973- 1974. The 2 inch model 10 was made in a square grip and a round grip. The round grip is best for carry, but the square grip fits my hand better for shooting.

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Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 581, .357 Distinguished Service Magnum

Serial Number: AAA2449

Year of Manufacture: 1980, First Year of Production (production began at serial AAA2006)

Caliber: .357 Magnum

Action Type: Single/Double Action 6 Shot Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder

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Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked 'SMITH & WESSON'. The right side of the barrel is marked 'S.&W. 357 MAGNUM'. The flat under the yoke is marked 'MOD. 581'. The butt is marked 'AAA2449'. The sideplate is marked with the S&W logo and the right side of the frame is marked with the four-line Marcas Registradas address. The yoke and sides of the grip frame have inspection marks.

Barrel Length: 4″, Full Lug

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade integral to the front of the wide, solid rib. The rear sight is a square notch in the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut Magna stocks with S&W medallions at their tops. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.

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Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There are no marks in the bore, cylinder or recoil shield that this pistol was ever fired outside the factory.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The trigger and hammer have minor operational wear in otherwise strong case color. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lock-up is solid on all six chambers with no play when the trigger is depressed. The single action trigger is crisp, the double action is smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a two-piece blue cardboard S&W box with metal-reinforced corners, serial-matching label, wax paper, cleaning rod and brush, and an assortment of factory paperwork including manual. The box shows minor storage wear, in about Fine-Excellent condition. The cleaning rod and brush are still sealed in their plastic packaging.

Our Assessment: This is a Smith and Wesson Model 581 Distinguished Service Magnum revolver, blued with a 4' barrel. This is basically the same gun as the Model 586 except with fixed vs. adjustable sights. It is built on S&W's L frame with a full barrel lug. The revolver was made in 1980, the first year of production, and is one of the first 500 of this model ever made. The pistol is in about Excellent condition with about 98% of its original finish remaining and comes in its original factory box with factory cleaning equipment and paperwork. This is a great looking revolver that looks as though it was taken out of the safe every once in a while and handled, but never shot – there are neither powder marks nor brass case marks on the cylinder or recoil shield. This gun is perfect for someone who collects S&W revolvers – a first year of production revolver in near mint condition with its factory box and accessories. if the collectors don't pay enough attention, then someone is going to get a chance at a great looking L framed S&W revolver chambered in .357 Magnum that will be great for home protection or carry. Please see our photos and good luck!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable (THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS): This Pistol CANNOT be sold as a dealer sale in California but CAN be transferred as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) at our Simi Valley location. Out of state residents can disregard this section – your local laws apply.

The Smith & Wesson Model 586, is a six- or seven-shot double-actionrevolver chambered for the .357 Magnumcartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. The Model 586 has a carbon steel construction and is available in a blued or nickel finish; it is essentially the same firearm as the Model 686, which has stainless steel construction. It is also known as the Distinguished Combat Magnum.

Description[edit]

In addition to being able to chamber and fire .357 Magnumcartridges, the 586 will chamber and fire .38 Specialcartridges as well as .38 Special +P (overpressure ammunition). The 586 has been available with 2½ in, 3 in, 4 in, 6 in, and 8⅜ in (64, 76, 102, 153, and 214 mm) barrel lengths as standard models and other barrel lengths either by special order from S&W's Performance Center custom shop, or acquired from or built by after-market gunsmiths.^[1] The barrel has a twist rate of 1/18.75 for the 158 grain bullet.^{[citation needed]}

The Model 586 uses S&W's L (medium) revolver frame, with a K-frame-sized grip mated to a larger diameter cylinder. During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its L-frame line of .357 Magnums: the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681, and Model 686. The Model 581 had a fixed notch type rear sight, whereas the 586 used a target style adjustable rear sight. These handguns had a major effect on both law enforcement and sporting markets. The 586 was introduced in 1980, while the 581 was discontinued in 1988.^[1]

The K-frame guns, though popular with police departments, were felt to be too light for full-power .357 ammunition, and a heavier and more durable gun was desired, in the same frame size. (This would avoid the complaints attaching to the larger, heavier N-frame Model 29 and Model 58.^[2]) Designed with input from official S&W historian Roy Jinks, the L-frame was the result, and it quickly gained praise from policemen and hunters.^[1]

The 586 was discontinued in 1999. After a 13-year absence, it was reintroduced in 2012 with the aforementioned safety modifications, plus an improved yoke, as the 586-8 variant.^[1] These are produced with 4- and 6-inch barrel lengths, as part of Smith & Wesson's Classic line of revolvers.

Smith And Wesson Model 581 Serial Numbers

Engineering and production changes[edit]

• 586 (no dash), 1980 Introduction model
• 586-1, 1986 radius stud package, floating hand
• 586-M, 1987 Product warning by S&W: M over stamped to signify a modification by factory or warranty station for 586 and 586-1
• 586-2, 1987 changed hammer nose, bushing and associated parts
• 586-3, 1988 new yoke retention system
• 586-4, 1993 change rear sight leaf, drill and tap frame, change extractor, Hogue grips
• 586-5, 1997 delete 8 3/8' barrel/change to MIM thumbpiece/Ship with Master trigger locks
• 586-6, 1997 change frame design to eliminate cylinder stop stud, eliminate serrated tangs, MIM hammer and trigger, change to internal lock.
• 586-7, 2004 Performance Center .38 Super, 6-Shot unfluted cylinder, 4' barrel, Stainless Steel, 250 Made, seven shot with internal lock
• 586-8, 2012 Reintroduction as a Classic Series with internal lock 6-shot 4' and 6' RR, WO TS SB^[3]

Recall[edit]

In 1987, seven years after the release of the Model 686, there were reports of cylinder binding with some types of standard .357 Magnum ammunition for L-frame revolvers manufactured before August 1987. Valiant hearts the great war pc portugues. S&W published a product warning and authorized free modification the revolver. All affected revolvers repaired for this recall were stamped with an M on the yolk near the model number. Thus it is known as the M modification for all 686, 686-1, 586-1, and 586-2 revolvers.^[4]

Smith And Wesson Model 581 Serial Number Location

References[edit]

The Smith & Wesson Model 586, is a six- or seven-shot double-actionrevolver chambered for the .357 Magnumcartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. The Model 586 has a carbon steel construction and is available in a blued or nickel finish; it is essentially the same firearm as the Model 686, which has stainless steel construction. It is also known as the Distinguished Combat Magnum.

Description[edit]

In addition to being able to chamber and fire .357 Magnumcartridges, the 586 will chamber and fire .38 Specialcartridges as well as .38 Special +P (overpressure ammunition). The 586 has been available with 2½ in, 3 in, 4 in, 6 in, and 8⅜ in (64, 76, 102, 153, and 214 mm) barrel lengths as standard models and other barrel lengths either by special order from S&W's Performance Center custom shop, or acquired from or built by after-market gunsmiths.^[1] The barrel has a twist rate of 1/18.75 for the 158 grain bullet.^{[citation needed]}

The Model 586 uses S&W's L (medium) revolver frame, with a K-frame-sized grip mated to a larger diameter cylinder. During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its L-frame line of .357 Magnums: the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681, and Model 686. The Model 581 had a fixed notch type rear sight, whereas the 586 used a target style adjustable rear sight. These handguns had a major effect on both law enforcement and sporting markets. The 586 was introduced in 1980, while the 581 was discontinued in 1988.^[1]

The K-frame guns, though popular with police departments, were felt to be too light for full-power .357 ammunition, and a heavier and more durable gun was desired, in the same frame size. (This would avoid the complaints attaching to the larger, heavier N-frame Model 29 and Model 58.^[2]) Designed with input from official S&W historian Roy Jinks, the L-frame was the result, and it quickly gained praise from policemen and hunters.^[1]

The 586 was discontinued in 1999. After a 13-year absence, it was reintroduced in 2012 with the aforementioned safety modifications, plus an improved yoke, as the 586-8 variant.^[1] These are produced with 4- and 6-inch barrel lengths, as part of Smith & Wesson's Classic line of revolvers.

Smith And Wesson Model 581 Serial Numbers

Engineering and production changes[edit]

• 586 (no dash), 1980 Introduction model
• 586-1, 1986 radius stud package, floating hand
• 586-M, 1987 Product warning by S&W: M over stamped to signify a modification by factory or warranty station for 586 and 586-1
• 586-2, 1987 changed hammer nose, bushing and associated parts
• 586-3, 1988 new yoke retention system
• 586-4, 1993 change rear sight leaf, drill and tap frame, change extractor, Hogue grips
• 586-5, 1997 delete 8 3/8' barrel/change to MIM thumbpiece/Ship with Master trigger locks
• 586-6, 1997 change frame design to eliminate cylinder stop stud, eliminate serrated tangs, MIM hammer and trigger, change to internal lock.
• 586-7, 2004 Performance Center .38 Super, 6-Shot unfluted cylinder, 4' barrel, Stainless Steel, 250 Made, seven shot with internal lock
• 586-8, 2012 Reintroduction as a Classic Series with internal lock 6-shot 4' and 6' RR, WO TS SB^[3]

Recall[edit]

In 1987, seven years after the release of the Model 686, there were reports of cylinder binding with some types of standard .357 Magnum ammunition for L-frame revolvers manufactured before August 1987. Valiant hearts the great war pc portugues. S&W published a product warning and authorized free modification the revolver. All affected revolvers repaired for this recall were stamped with an M on the yolk near the model number. Thus it is known as the M modification for all 686, 686-1, 586-1, and 586-2 revolvers.^[4]

Smith And Wesson Model 581 Serial Number Location

References[edit]

Smith And Wesson Model 581 Serial Number Lookup Chart

1. ^ ^abcdStandard Catalog of Smith & Wesson; 3rd Edition (Gun Digest Books, 2006)^{[page needed]}
2. ^'Smith & Wesson's .41 Magnum', Free Patriot Web site. Accessed August 6, 2008.
3. ^Supica, Jim; Hahas, Richard (2016). Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson (4th ed.). Iola, WI: Gun Digest. p. 298. ISBN978-1-4402-4563-3. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
4. ^Product Warning, Popular Mechanics, January 1988, p. 11.